Rotary International District 9650 Youth Programs 2015-2016 District Governor: Maurie Stack (De) Rotary Club of Taree On Manning 200 Woola Road Taree NSW 2430 P: 02 6592 6511 M: 0427 668 821 E: maurie@stacklaw.com.au 2015-2016 Youth Director: Diana Christian (James) Rotary Club of Bellingen PO Box 30 Bellingen NSW 2454 P: 02 6655 0277 M: 0402 901 273 E: dianachristian9650@gmail.com
Roles and Responsibilities General Overview: Club Youth Director (Reports to club President and club Board of Directors) To promote youth programs and activities within the Club. Provide specific advice and guidelines on youth activities. Assist the Club President and other Board Members to manage the affairs of the Club. Interact with the Club s Board of Directors and Club Members. Working Relationships: District Youth Director and District committees; Club Presidents and Board of Directors; Club Youth Committee members; Schools, local organisations, Council Youth Liaison Officers. Specific Duties: Club Review and evaluate existing and previous youth programs. Evaluate and consider establishing new youth programs. Determine committees & appoint committee members with the president & directors. Lead the committee in planning and conducting a comprehensive youth program. Establish goals and priorities, strategies, personnel available, time frames, and budgets for achieving these goals. Summarise this information in the Club Plan. Oversee the committee s youth programs and projects to ensure their success. Conduct regular meetings of your Youth committee to plan activities, allocate responsibilities and monitor progress. Implement Risk Management procedures and policies for Youth Projects - consult with the club president regarding the implementation of the New Working With Children Check applications by club members i.e. have all applied and been verified by the club as (the volunteer employer) to cleared or barred. Has the letter of declaration been signed by the President and Youth Director of Child Protection officer and forwarded to the District Child Protection Committee for recording. Please ensure all members, friends of Rotary and community members who assist your club in providing youth programs by way of hosting, mentoring, coaching etc. If club members do not wish to apply for the check (which will be valid for 5 years) they are not, to be involved directly with youth unsupervised. Refer to the New Working With Children Check Information pack. Attend Club Board Meetings or inform the Board of progress of youth programs. Encourage Club Members to become involved in youth programs and projects. Give recognition to Rotarians who participate in and support Youth programs. Seek Public Relations opportunities with youth programs.
Club Training days 2015 Attend one of the Club Training days on: May 3 rd in Port Macquarie or May 24 th in Gunnedah; prior to assuming the role as Club Youth Director. Finances Ensure that all Youth programs and projects establish budgets and financial guidelines. Ensure that all projects keep to budget No expenses are to be committed without the approval of the Club s Board. There may be a need to ensure that adequate funds will be available to complete the project, or a need to investigate how the necessary funds are to be raised. Effective Communications Keep the Club President and Board of Directors up-to-date with the progress of the Club s Youth programs. Inform Club members of the progress of Youth programs and projects. Educate and inspire Club members about Youth programs through guest speakers, regular articles in the Club s Bulletin and verbal reports at Club meetings. Develop, establish and/or maintain communication links with local youth organisations, and Council Youth Liaison Officers and schools which have a special relationship with the Club. Maintain regular communication with the District Youth Services Chairman, including keeping them informed about the progress of the Club s Youth programs. District Governor s Newsletter & Rotary Down Under Prepare and present articles (with photos, if possible) on any special Youth programs or projects to the Editor of the District Governor s Newsletter: elizabeth.tollis@gmail.com Prepare and present articles (with photos, if possible) on any special Youth programs or projects to the Managing Editor of Rotary Down Under: editorial@rotarydownunder.com.au Youth Services /programs - Organised & administered by District Committees & supported by Clubs: Child Protection & Youth program Risk Management Rotary Youth Exchange Program (YEP - Long Term) Rotary Australia New Zealand Exchanges (RANZE - Student Matched Exchange) Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) Public Speaking Competition Dorothea MacKellar Memorial Poetry Competition Honeywell Engineering Summer School The Science Experience Science & Engineering Challenge Interact Rotaract RotaKids
Child Protection & Risk Management for Youth District Chair: Wendy Blaker (RC of Gunnedah West) Email: wlblaker@bigpond.com This committee will be responsible for assisting clubs with the smooth implementation of the New Working With Children Checks (WWCC) and all matters relating to the compliance of clubs in this matter and the record keeping of compliance from each clubs notification of the New Working With Children Checks being implemented. This committee will also assist with interviews of students involved in youth programs when required, in particular those returning from exchange programs overseas. The committee will assist with risk management for clubs who are under taking youth programs in District 9650 if required and create a Child Protection and Risk management policy for D9650 which may be adopted by clubs for their use. Rotary Youth Exchange Program (Long Term) District Chair: Peter Paff (RC of Sawtell) Email: chairyep9650@gmail.com The Youth Exchange Program (YEP) is a structured Program of Rotary International. YEP enables young people between the ages of 15 and 17.5 years to travel to distant parts of the world to study for one year in an entirely different environment. The major objective of the program is to further international goodwill and understanding by enabling students to study at first hand some of the problems and accomplishments of young people in lands other than their own. There is an ambassadorial role implied in the exchange with students being expected to impart as much knowledge as they can of their own country. The sponsoring club accepts applicants, who can be the children of Rotarians as well as non-rotarians, after interview and club introductions. Nominations are then relayed to the District YEP Committee for interview and final selection. A thorough orientation and briefing program for students and their parents follows. Outbound students are responsible for the provision of round trip airfares, clothing, health and travel insurance and incidental expenses. The sponsoring club provides the student s blazer. The host Rotary club accepts the responsibility for a regular monthly living allowance. It is usual for hosting over a 12-month period to be shared by several families (4 preferred). The club provides a counsellor for the student. Rotary Youth Exchange (Australia-New Zealand Matched) District Chair: Les Moulds (RC of Inverell) Email: lymoulds@bigpond.com NZ - AUST This program fosters international understanding between Australians and New Zealanders. The program for students aged 13½ and 16 years is arranged by the Rotary District but run largely on a family-to-family basis with assistance from the District Committee and the local Rotary club. The families directly involved in the exchange fund it.
Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) District Chair: Peter Caha (RC of South West Rocks) Email: pcaha@ozemail.com.au MUNA simulates the workings of the United Nations by having teams of two senior Students represent a particular United Nations country in debates on matters of world political and social concern. The Assembly is about building bridges of goodwill for world peace and understanding through personal involvement in the acceptance of situations that reflect the opinions of adopted countries. Students are challenged by the opportunities to extend research, debating and public speaking skills by addressing a wide range of contemporary world issues. Debate resolutions that are supplied to each team in advance. To encourage them to make sympathetic and informed comments on world problems, Share their opinions and friendship with students from other schools and; Lay the foundation for the free sharing of ideas across national boundaries which is the essence of a truly open society tolerant to differences of race, religion, and political opinion. The Assembly is chaired by Rotarians and is truly amazing program MUNA 2016 to be held at Kempsey. Public Speaking Competition District Chair: Joyce Durey (RC of Armidale North) Email: jdurey@bigpond.net.au District 9650 The District Public Speaking competition is conducted each year for Year 10/11 students. Each high school is invited to provide a competitor for the club competition. One entry per club is permitted. The competition aims to broaden student s public speaking experience. Sponsoring clubs provide transport of their speaker to each of the competition rounds. There can be several rounds - a club competition; a zone competition; a semi-final (reducing the competition to four students) and a final, which is held at the District Conference. The speaking topic is of the competitor s own choice but must relate to one or more of the principles in the Rotary 4-Way Test and be of five minutes Dorothea MacKellar Memorial Poetry Competition District Chair: Harvey Stoneman (RC ofgunnedah) Email: hjdks@hotmail.com The Dorothea MacKellar Memorial Poetry Competition recognises her contribution to Australian literature. The competition attracts over ten thousand entries from school students throughout Australia. Twelve hundred Rotary Clubs support it. The current aim of the Awards is to capture the imagination of every school student in Australia, inspiring them with a passion for poetry. It gives young people a voice and an opportunity to strive for excellence in literature. There are several Award sections in the competition.
Honeywell Engineering Summer School District Chair: Davis Stellar (RC of Armidale Central) Email: stellerd@optusnet.com.au The Honeywell Engineering Summer School Program (HESS) is an initiative supported by Honeywell, Engineers Australia - Sydney Division, NSW Engineering Universities and participating Rotary Clubs. The Honeywell engineering summer school (HESS) takes place in December each year at the University of Sydney and is open to year 11 students who are interested in an engineering oriented career. Throughout the week-long program, students are introduced to five Australian universities. The students are also taken behind the scenes of some major engineering companies and projects to see engineers at work. The Science Experience District Chair: Davis Stellar (RC of Armidale Central) Email: stellerd@optusnet.com.au The science experience (TSE) is offered to students in years 9 and 10 and is designed to provide students who have an interest in science with an opportunity to engage in a wide range of fascinating science activities under the guidance of scientists who love their work. The program takes place in over 35 universities and tertiary institutions, within many different laboratories and lecture theaters. Participants perform experiments in the laboratories, meet and hear senior lecturers in the lecture theaters, attend site visits and walk around and experience what it is like to be on the campus of a university or tertiary institution. The Science and Engineering Challenge Chair: Davis Stellar Email: stellerd@optusnet.com.au The Science and Engineering Challenge is a nationwide outreach program led by the University of Newcastle in conjunction with Rotary Clubs and other partners and sponsors across Australia for challenges held throughout the year. The event is designed to inspire students to study science and engineering at a senior level. Through a day of fun and teamwork, students undertake a series of hands-on activities designed to challenge them in the practical elements of science and engineering.
Interact Clubs are directly responsible Interact is a service club for young people ages 12-18. Sponsored by local Rotary clubs, Interact clubs, which are usually attached to a school, give young people an opportunity to participate in fun, meaningful service projects while developing leadership skills and meeting new friends. Interact helps young people to: Develop leadership skills and personal integrity. Demonstrate helpfulness and respect for others. Understand the value of individual responsibility and hard work. Advance international understanding and goodwill. This is a good time to establish an Interact club in your town because the NSW Department of Education and Training is fostering a program (the Premier s Volunteer program) which encourages volunteering by students. Find out more from your local school. Rotaract Clubs are directly responsible Rotaract is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young men and women ages 18 to 30. Rotaract clubs are either community or university based, and they re sponsored by a local Rotary club. All Rotaract efforts begin at the local, grassroots level, with members addressing their communities physical and social needs while promoting international understanding and peace through a framework of friendship and service. Rotaractors may also RotaKids Assist in organizing Interact clubs or mentor Interactors Participate in Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Become Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholars or Group Study Exchange team member Seek membership in their local Rotary club Clubs are directly responsible Rotakids build self esteem, develops leadership skills and introduces young people to community service through Rotary. Citizenship is an important part of the school curriculum. Setting up a Rotakids club in your local school in partnership with the local Rotary club, will help students (aged 7 to 12 years) to grow into responsible and caring citizens, showing them how they can make a positive impact on their community and have fun doing it.
It is useful to plan your year as Youth Service Director With members of your Youth committee, discuss the following questions to help determine decisions: What are the needs of your club? What are the needs of young people in your community? What do you want the Club to accomplish this year? What are the resources of your club? What action will need to be taken? Who will make it happen? When will it happen? How much will it cost? (Later, record the actual cost for future planning by your successor) A detailed Club Plan is provided below as an example Share your ideas for New Generations with your President, incoming Board and your committee members. Incorporate their ideas into a draft plan to present to the Club. Your plan should not only list the projects, it should include the names of coordinators for each activity listed, actions/objectives, timing and budget. Youth Director Committee Members Aims: To provide a program of activities that focus on the needs of youth in the local area. promote achievements; recognise excellence; provide leadership opportunities liaise with schools in your community to provide an awareness of the programs offered by Rotary; deliver to schools information regarding programs as soon as available to maximize student involvement promote international understanding through Rotary Exchanges Project Personnel Actions Date Budget Rotary Advertise for outbound applicants in local Youth high school newsletters. Identify and Exchange interview potential exchange students. Outbound Forward nomination(s) to the District YEP Student Committee. Prepare students for interview. Invite successful students to Club meetings. Present official Youth Exchange blazer. Farewell student.
Rotary Youth Exchange Inbound Student Australia New Zealand Exchange MUNA Public Speaking Competition Honeywell Engineering Summer School Request details of inbound students from District Committee. Review applicants in consultation with previous counsellors and host parents. Inform district placement officer of preferred student and obtain original papers for signing by high school and club. Return papers to YEP committee. Appoint club counsellor and host parents. Correspond with student before arrival. Welcome student at airport. Call for applications for the exchange. Forward applications to District Committee for selection. Support successful applicants before, during and after the exchange. Arrange transport to briefings. Sponsor local school team(s). Ask school teacher(s) to act as mentor. Include YEP student. Call for competitors from local high schools. Select Club representative. Pay for meals and arrange transport of student to each competition round. Promote and encourage local schools and their students to participate in this great opportunity The Science Experience Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Comp. Interact Rotaract RotaKids Promote and encourage local schools and their students to participate in this great opportunity Promote and encourage local schools and their students to participate in the competition. Investigate the possibility of starting an Interact Club at local high school. Meet with Principal and interested staff. Hold an interest meeting. Establish club. Investigate the possibility of starting a Rotaract Club in the local area. Meet with interested stake holders and begin discussions Investigate the possibility of starting a RotaKids Club at local primary school. Meet with Principal and interested staff. Hold an interest meeting. Establish club.
Rotary Club of Youth Director Committee Members Aims: Project Personnel Actions Date Budget
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